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as in skinny
having a noticeably small amount of body fat
the svelte dancer seemed to float across the stage
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as in sophisticated
having or showing very polished and worldly manners
the interior designer spoke in a low, svelte voice
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Recent Examples of svelte
The formerly svelte star of Hollywood and The Politician also now has a comparable frame to Cavill, the product of hitting the gym for months before shooting his leading role in James Gunn's Superman (out July 11), which marks a fresh start for DC's Kryptonian strongman.
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EW.com, 10 June 2025
The town also includes several three wheeled Piaggio pickup trucks—not big enough to haul a refrigerator but svelte enough to navigate through narrow alleys.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Three years later, its entire website is one big collage of young, svelte athletes pushing boundaries in sports like surfing, enduro mountain biking, rock climbing and active-volcano skiing.
—New Atlas, 21 June 2025
That does mean though that Air (the clue is in the name) is a lot more svelte than Glass 2.
—Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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EW.com, 10 June 2025
The town also includes several three wheeled Piaggio pickup trucks—not big enough to haul a refrigerator but svelte enough to navigate through narrow alleys.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Three years later, its entire website is one big collage of young, svelte athletes pushing boundaries in sports like surfing, enduro mountain biking, rock climbing and active-volcano skiing.
—New Atlas, 21 June 2025
That does mean though that Air (the clue is in the name) is a lot more svelte than Glass 2.
—Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for svelte
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Nothing fires up Google’s algorithm quite like talk of the return of skinny jeans, but for fall/winter 2025 designers are conspiring to relaunch another dormant Noughties trend: slouchy boho boots that puddle around the ankles and fold over the calves.—
Emma Spedding,
Vogue,
24 July 2025
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Many have been quick to draw a connective throughline between the revival of trends like skinny jeans and bandage dress with the increasing accessibility of Ozempic and other GLP-1 injectables.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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Private-equity firms and non-bank lenders have grown impressively over the last few decades due to substantial demand for their offerings from those sophisticated investors.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 July 2025
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What stands out most about the set is the classic hammered glass design of the dispensers and the ornate accents of the stand, which give everything a sophisticated, timeless feel.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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Anya Taylor-Joy, imperiously slender and with devouring eyes, has a porcelain haughtiness that doesn’t quite work as Emma Woodhouse — at least not for me.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Those garments included curvaceous jackets with jodhpurs and slender gowns cut from both light-absorbing velvet and light reflecting satin. At Chanel, meanwhile, the dark hue was used for military suits in nubby tweeds.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
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The maxi gown featured a relaxed turtleneck, a bold red lily print and graceful draping down the length of her body.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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With sculpted foliage and large, graceful blooms, Japanese anemones make a lovely tall groundcover or masing in mixed borders.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 July 2025
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Light cushioning maximizes comfort and support in the arch of your foot, while keeping its thin profile.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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Armstrong provides another veteran depth option to vie for a roster spot in a position group that’s already thin and now ailing.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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Both Beavis and Butt-Head and Futurama, two series that premiered in the late ’90s and have earned multiple resurrections, made smooth transitions to a new era and television and will be premiering new seasons in September.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Aug. 2025
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There’s a dash of lemon zest and a wispy umami base to this beer, which is smooth and clean from start to dry finish.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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The goal is not to let your body become desensitized or lean into routine/habit.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
31 July 2025
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Central Florida school districts are preparing for a leaner financial year, driven by declining enrollment, when classes start next month.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 July 2025
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Jordan is playing the billionaire with the art-loving sticky fingers, while Russell is the suave private detective.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
7 July 2025
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The suave melodic tones of Stevie Wonder are what has been most recently invoked in his work.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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“Svelte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/svelte. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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